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[COLUMNIST] Where have all the good men gone? The declining Malaysian higher education and the urgent need for reform
The UKM scandal reveals how procurement processes were manipulated, whistleblowers were sidelined and governance structures circumvented.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that UKM's pioneering move will pave the way for other Malaysian public universities to take similar steps.
Wed May 15 2024

UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Faculty of Medicine has invented a durable brace known as the Modified UKM Internal Brace (MUIB), used for the replacement of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Wed May 08 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Sustainable future for Malaysia’s palm oil industry
Malaysia's palm oil sector has shown remarkable innovation, leveraging technology and research to drive continuous improvement.
Mon Feb 26 2024

Tun Dr Ismail chair to be established at UKM - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes this recognition will allow the younger generation to be inspired by the contributions of Tun Dr Ismail.
Wed Aug 02 2023

Govt agrees to raise living allowance of PSD-sponsored students
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase in the allowance would be enjoyed by students from July 1.
Tue Jun 13 2023

GMSN creates hub aimed at creating positive and balanced perspectives for Malaysia
The centre is also aimed to be highly active in conducting academic activities with their potential partners and by establishing this academic diplomacy.
Mon Aug 23 2021

Volunteers can book AstraZeneca vaccination slots from tomorrow - Khairy
The first appointment for the vaccination slots would be available on May 5 at PPV Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and IDCC Shah Alam.
Sat May 01 2021

'Impian Remaja' project seeks to improve life of B40 teenagers
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has launched a project called 'Projek Impian Remaja' which aims to improve the quality of life of teenagers from the B40 group.
Mon Feb 08 2021

Malaysia moving towards social cohesion
In the Global Peace Index 2020, Malaysia was placed on the 20th spot among 163 independent states and territories that were ranked according to their level of peacefulness.
Mon Jul 27 2020

11 students receive scholarship from Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today conferred the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) for the 2020/2021 session to 11 students.
Tue Jul 21 2020

Noraini congratulates Dr Masliza on appointment at Oxford University
Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad today congratulated Dr Masliza Mahmod who has been appointed as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Sun Jul 12 2020

Dr Noor Hisham awarded UKM Medical Faculty 2019 Most Notable Alumni
The award was announced in conjunction with the faculty's Sanjungan Kencana Award 2020, in UKM on Friday.
Sat Jul 04 2020

Five Malaysian research varsities listed in top 200 universities
The five universities are Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Wed Jun 10 2020

Former gymnast Dr Farrah carves history in academia
The head of Plastic Surgery, Burn Unit and Wound Care Team of the PPUKM received her best Syawal gift on May 22 after over 14 years of serving in the civil service.
Thu May 28 2020

Social media users to get platform to challenge content removal - Teo
The platform would enable social media users to provide reasonable justifications to defend their content from being taken down.
Mon Mar 03 2025

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European troops would be deployed if a more substantial peace agreement was reached, British PM Keir Starmer says.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Conan and Bond: Top takeaways from the Academy Awards ceremony
The nations of Latvia and Brazil each picked up their first ever Oscars.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Improved entry permit process for Malaysian spouses from Sept 1
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says the implementation of the improved process would involve applications received from 2024 onward.
Mon Mar 03 2025

MACC to question Ismail Sabri again in corruption probe - Azam Baki
Tan Sri Azam Baki confirms that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is a suspect in this case.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) comes into force today
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says, the Act is intended to enhance the protection and rights of child witnesses within the legal system.
Mon Mar 03 2025

DAP election: 70 candidates to contest 30 CEC seats
The results on March 16 will shape DAPs leadership ahead of the next general election.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Johor Causeway jam: Govt to expand use of QR codes for car users this year - DPM Fadillah
Using QR codes, immigration matters can be completed in just three seconds, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Mar 03 2025

UK launches investigation into TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices
Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritise content and keep users engaged.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Oscars 2025: See who won at the 97th Academy Awards
Here are the winners from every category at the 97th annual Academy Awards.
Mon Mar 03 2025